Local Certified Minority (Hispanic)-owned Construction Entrepreneurs Featured in Videos and at Event

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15), the City of Rochester and Destination Medical Center are planning an event for aspiring and current minority construction entrepreneurs on October 7, 2021 from 10:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Entrepreneurs will learn why and how to...

09/15/2021 1:39 PM

Link BRT Station Model Opens at Civic Center

Scale footprint of rapid transit station packed with info about future service

09/14/2021 9:35 AM

Public Notice: MPCA Intent to Reissue NPDES and MS4 General Permit to City of Rochester

09/14/2021

City of Rochester Supports and Participates in 2021 Welcoming Week

The City of Rochester is proud to support and participate in 2021 Welcoming Week, which takes place September 10-19, 2021. The various activities will begin on September 12, 2021. Welcoming Week brings together people of all backgrounds to build strong connections and affirm the significance...

09/13/2021 10:22 AM

Community Encouraged to Sign-up for the Fall Fit City Challenge

Rochester residents are encouraged to get up and move this fall. By doing so, they could possibly win their city ward a party in the process. This is all a part of the Fit Fall City Challenge, which is being championed by Mayor Kim Norton. The Mayor joins 31 other Mayors across the country for...

09/03/2021 6:25 AM

Rochester Seeks Paid Participants in Transit Planning Effort, Conducting General Community Survey

Application and community survey are available at the project website www.rochestertdp.com.

09/02/2021

City of Rochester Experiences Minimal Leak in Coolant Line at Foster Arend

The City of Rochester Public Works Department became aware of a minimal leak in a propylene coolant line that runs from the Public Work Transit and Operations Center to Foster Arend water. Testing does not indicate concerns to people, fish, animals or the environment. The coolant is a food grade..

08/31/2021 5:35 PM

City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department Announces Temporary Closure of Cascade Lake Beach

The Parks & Recreation Department has been testing the water at Cascade Lake and the bacteria levels were elevated. With the health and safety of all park users in mind, Parks & Recreation has voluntarily closed the beach until test results return to an acceptable level.

08/25/2021 3:26 PM

Request for Proposals Open for Historic Chateau Theatre Operator

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce the opening of the request for proposal (RFP) process for the operation and management of the historic Chateau Theatre. The RFP is open to all interested parties and has a submission deadline of September 20, 2021 at Noon. The City of Rochester will...

08/20/2021 9:46 AM

City of Rochester Mayor Norton declares Local State of Emergency

City of Rochester Mayor Kim Norton signed a Declaration of Local Emergency requiring masks to be worn indoors by all individuals in all indoor public settings within the City where medically vulnerable individuals or children under the age of 12 are expected to be present.

08/17/2021 11:51 AM

Equity in the Built Environment; Establishing Career Pathways for Black, Indigenous, & People of Color (BIPOC) Women

In March of 2021 the City of Rochester submitted its application in the first round of Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Global Mayors Challenge. Focusing on economic recovery and growth, the City hopes to address health, income, and labor disparities deepened by COVID-19, particularly for Black...

08/17/2021 11:48 AM

City of Rochester Community Development ‘Neighborhood Week’ kicks off at Cascade Lake Park on August 17

The City of Rochester Community Development Department invites the community to Neighborhood Week, a FREE four-day family-friendly event, happening August 17 through August 21, 2021. The City is currently updating the City’s zoning ordinance and seeking public comment on changes to development...

08/16/2021 9:32 AM

Citywide 25 yard signs available

Rochester residents and businesses are invited to display Citywide 25 educational yard signs on their property. The yard signs, which are available at no cost, help remind the public that the speed limit on unmarked city streets is now 25 mph.

08/11/2021 12:17 PM

Community Members Encouraged to Participate in Survey for City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department

In 2015-2016, the City of Rochester developed a Parks & Recreation System Plan to help guide future improvements to make sure the facilities, programs, and amenities offered meet community needs, and to make sure that improvements were economically sustainable over the next 20 year period.

08/11/2021 7:50 AM

Mayor Norton Selected for New State Task Force on Shelter

As part of the 2021 Housing Omnibus bill passed into law as Chapter 8 during the recent legislative session, a new State Task Force on (Homelessness) Shelter was established. Mayor Norton was appointed by Cathy ten Broeke, Assistant Commissioner and Executive Director, Minnesota Interagency...

08/10/2021 3:13 PM

City council, committee, and commission meetings to occur virtually or in a hybrid format

Given the high level of community transmission of COVID-19 in Olmsted County (high as of August 9, 2021) and with safety as a top priority, all council, committee and commission meetings should occur virtually.

08/09/2021 6:07 PM

Open House: Country Club Manor Traffic Calming Project

he Public Works Department is seeking feedback from residents of Country Club Manor on the traffic issues and concerns in their neighborhood. Teammates will meet with neighbors on August 10, 2021 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at People Of Hope Church.

08/09/2021 9:04 AM

City of Rochester and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Measuring Urban Heat Island Effect through Drone Pilot Project

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is starting up a drone program this summer with a series of demonstration flights particularly aimed at integrating climate adaptation and environmental justice considerations into potential drone uses.

08/02/2021 8:18 AM

The City of Rochester and Community Partners Participate in Bloomberg 2021 Global Mayors Ideas Camp

In June 2021, the City of Rochester, MN was selected as one of 50 finalists in Bloomberg Philanthropies 2021 Global Mayors Challenge. There were more than 630 applications from 99 countries. On July 22, members of the Rochester Mayor’s Challenge team joined Bloomberg Philanthropies and the...

07/27/2021 8:53 AM

Fairgrounds Park & Ride Closed July 26 - Aug 1

Parkers should use RCTC Park & Ride. No direct service to Fairgrounds this week.

07/26/2021 8:30 AM